A guest on a previous Women in Horror Month spotlight, I'm pleased to welcome K. Bly back to talk about her new short film and work with her podcast Horror and Hooch.
Me: Hello, and thank you for returning! Since last we spoke, you were involved in your first short film “Knock Knock.” Where did the inspiration for the film come from? Were there any unique stories about its conception?
K. Bly: The pandemic. Video chatting became “a thing” that we kind of relied on during quarantine. I wanted to make something that felt real in the way we were communicating and the paranoia we were all experiencing due to the unknown.
Me: How was the collaboration like with the pre-production of the short coming together?
KB: It’s nice to have people trust your vision! All it took was me basically saying, “Hey I have a short film concept idea, wanna help me?” And amazingly they were down.
Me: Being set up the way it is, what obstacles, if any, were presented during filming with it being shot over video chat?
KB: The biggest obstacle was coordinating everyone’s schedule. We had to meet up several times before the final shot. When trying to collaborate, timing is everything. Using video chat actually made it easier with scheduling though, as we were all in different locations.
Me: What was the set like while shooting the short? How did the cast and crew react to what was being made?
KB: They were all on board and excited to make it happen. They really wanted to make the characters believable and bring the story to life. Major shoutout to my podcast co-host Desiree Moore who co-starred in the film and Rashad Freeman who starred in the film, who I met while at Savannah State University. Rashad is an actor, model, and singer, and I was glad to have him be a part of this.
Me: Do you recall having any odd or funny on-set stories about yourself or any of the other cast/crew members?
KB: We had a really good take and at the end, I noticed I forgot to change their names on the screen.
Me: How has the reception to it been like? Has it inspired you to try your hand at filming more shorts or similar projects in the future?
KB: Absolutely! Our friends and family have been so supportive. We were able to gain success in film festivals as well. I have already released another film titled “Keys” and we are fleshing out the concept to film another this year.
Me: Outside of the short, you’ve also seen your podcast Horror and Hooch grow as well. What has been your most memorable experience over the last year or so?
KB: Desiree and I got a chance to collaborate with the Horror Flick Chicks last year on a podcast. It was fun talking about horror and getting to know them. It is always a good time when we get to interact with other horror influencers.
Me: Have you noticed a change in yourself as a presenter over the course of the show’s run?
KB: Personality-wise, not really. Same ole me! But every year we try and improve our production value, increase our engagement, and find creative ways to dive more into the horror genre.
Me: What are you looking forward to expanding the show to more viewers?
KB: This year we are utilizing different platforms, producing more content, and I had a chance to appear as a guest on the Movie Files YouTube channel.
Me: What else are you working on that you'd like to share with our readers?
KB: Please follow our Tik Tok page @Horror_and_Hooch we have quick reviews of recent films, recommendations of throwback films, and we give suggestions of what to look out for in the horror genre coming in the future.
Me: Lastly, being that this is our Women in Horror Movement, what special message do you have for any women out there looking to join in the industry in any capacity as you are one yourself? Thank you again for your time!
KB: We’re stronger together when we support one another.
To watch the short film Knock Knock online:
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